# Kraken for OctoPrint vs Joint Craft

The clearest difference is rating: Joint Craft at 4.3 against Kraken for OctoPrint's 3.7. Joint Craft also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 51%). Kraken for OctoPrint's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kraken for OctoPrint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Joint Craft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joint Craft holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Kraken for OctoPrint's written reviews are positive against 60% of Joint Craft's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kraken for OctoPrint | Joint Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-for-octoprint/id1472939486/reviews) | **[4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapgods](https://appshunter.io/developer/906088534) | [Snowcraft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554726742) |

## What reviewers say

### Kraken for OctoPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-for-octoprint/id1472939486)

This application provides comprehensive control and monitoring for your 3D printers connected via OctoPrint. Manage print jobs, view camera feeds, adjust temperatures, and access Gcode files remotely or locally.

**Highlights:** Start, pause, resume, or cancel prints, Monitor print progress, Stream camera video, View multiple camera streams, Control temperatures and fans, View and search Gcode files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kraken Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Joint Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249)

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with advanced features. Supports Bambu Lab and Klipper printers, external cameras, and offers live activity integration. Manage AMS units, create timelapses, and customize settings with ease.

**Highlights:** Bambu Lab and Klipper printer control, External camera support (RTSP, MJPEG, WebRTC), Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, AMS and AMS 2 Pro support, Timelapse viewing and sharing, LED and Neopixel controls, iCloud sync for printer configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $15.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective monitoring
- ✨ Elegant and clean design
- 🚀 Works well with Bambu printers
- 💡 Dynamic Island status is a plus
- 🔄 Replaces Bambu's official app well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications often don't work
- 🐛 SD card functionality is unreliable
- 🐛 Support is lacking/unresponsive
- 💸 Perceived as too expensive
- 🐛 Camera stream requires workarounds

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working
- SD card not working reliably
- Email support not responding
- Verification code not sending
- Camera stream requires workaround

**Requested features**

- Better support for Bambulab printers
- AMS control (load/unload, color, type)
- Widget for lock screen showing drying status
- Support for Elegoo printers via Elegoo Link
- Full screen camera viewing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kraken for OctoPrint free?

Kraken for OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Joint Craft free?

Joint Craft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kraken for OctoPrint or Joint Craft?

Joint Craft is rated higher. Kraken for OctoPrint averages 3.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Joint Craft averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do Kraken for OctoPrint or Joint Craft have ads?

Neither Kraken for OctoPrint nor Joint Craft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kraken for OctoPrint or Joint Craft?

Kraken for OctoPrint ships an update every 3 weeks, and Joint Craft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kraken for OctoPrint was updated on November 3, 2026 and Joint Craft on November 3, 2026.

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